Associate / Attorney - Corporate M&A

Corporate M&A Associate | Dallas, TX | 5–7 Years' Experience | $365k -$420k base comprehensive benefits & bonuses | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 global full-service law firm seeking a Corporate M&A Associate to join its Dallas, TX platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers within a nationally recognised corporate m&a practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Join a Chambers-ranked Am Law 100 international firm with a strong presence across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
• Work within a highly regarded corporate and M&A platform advising public and private companies on complex transactions and joint ventures.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated matters across energy, technology and infrastructure, supported by leading regulatory, tax, finance and litigation teams.
• Benefit from direct partner access, meaningful associate responsibility and strong client exposure.
• Develop through structured mentoring, formal training and the firm’s training programme.
• Build your career at a firm recognised for innovation, client service, professional development and substantive pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• This is an opportunity to join a well-established corporate M&A practice offering:
• Sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers.
• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised corporate M&A practice.
• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role

• The successful attorney will support and lead key components of corporate m&a matters, including:
• Represent public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, governance arrangements and transaction materials.
• Manage due diligence, signing and closing processes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Support joint ventures, restructurings and corporate-governance matters as required.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 5–7 years of substantive corporate M&A experience.

• Experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for sophisticated clients.

• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

• Strong academic credentials and experience within a sophisticated law-firm environment.

• Admission to the Texas Bar.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers competitive, market-aligned base compensation. Final compensation will depend on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.

• Paid time off and firm-recognised holidays.

• Parental and family-care benefits.

• Professional development and continuing legal education support.

• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Kindly apply with your resume. Should your experience align with the opportunity, we will reach out by telephone, email or LinkedIn to schedule a discreet call. Recruiter submissions are accepted subject to the hiring firm's applicable search-firm agreement and submission procedures.

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